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Mr. Hackett for one night only in his world-renowned character of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play of “King Henry IV, Part I”, Friday, May 7, 1858

Mr. Hackett for one night only in his world-renowned character of Sir John Falstaff in Shakespeare’s play of “King Henry IV, Part I”, Friday, May 7, 1858

Benefit of Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in two popular characters. Tuesday, February 9, the celebrated comedy in three acts, "The Serious Family"

Benefit of Mr. Charles Mathews, who will appear in two popular characters. Tuesday, February 9, the celebrated comedy in three acts, "The Serious Family"

Wednesday, January 27, 1858, first night of the celebrated comedy in five acts, of "Old Heads and Young Hearts"

Wednesday, January 27, 1858, first night of the celebrated comedy in five acts, of "Old Heads and Young Hearts"

Monday evening, October 1, 1860, seventh representation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Hamlet”, with Mr. Forrest as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Monday evening, October 1, 1860, seventh representation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Hamlet”, with Mr. Forrest as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

Benefit of Mr. John Brougham and his last night. Saturday, January 23, will be played the drama in three acts, by Planche, called "A Day of Reckoning"

Benefit of Mr. John Brougham and his last night. Saturday, January 23, will be played the drama in three acts, by Planche, called "A Day of Reckoning"

Mr. Booth as "Richard III", Friday evening, June 16, 1843

Mr. Booth as "Richard III", Friday evening, June 16, 1843

Tuesday evening, November 1, 1860, will be represented Shakespeare's "Henry VIII". 28th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, who will appear in her great character of Cardinal Wolsey

Tuesday evening, November 1, 1860, will be represented Shakespeare's "Henry VIII". 28th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, who will appear in her great character of Cardinal Wolsey

Friday, October 16, 1857, the celebrated musical drama "Guy Mannering; or, The Gipsy's Prophecy" with Miss Cushman as Meg Merrilies

Friday, October 16, 1857, the celebrated musical drama "Guy Mannering; or, The Gipsy's Prophecy" with Miss Cushman as Meg Merrilies

The eminent American tragedian, Mr. E. L. Davenport, and the great dramatic genius of the age, Edwin Booth, will appear in Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Othello” this Monday evening, April 12

The eminent American tragedian, Mr. E. L. Davenport, and the great dramatic genius of the age, Edwin Booth, will appear in Shakespeare’s tragedy of “Othello” this Monday evening, April 12

Friday, October 30, 1857, Shakespeare's play in five acts, of "Romeo and Juliet". Miss Cushman will sustain her popular character of Romeo

Friday, October 30, 1857, Shakespeare's play in five acts, of "Romeo and Juliet". Miss Cushman will sustain her popular character of Romeo

Wednesday evening, June 23, 1858, will be presented Shakespeare’s sublime tragedy entitled “Macbeth”

Wednesday evening, June 23, 1858, will be presented Shakespeare’s sublime tragedy entitled “Macbeth”

Wednesday evening, November 14, "Romeo and Juliet". 39th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, when she will appear in her great character of Romeo with Mrs. Bowers as Juliet

Wednesday evening, November 14, "Romeo and Juliet". 39th night of the engagement of Miss Cushman, when she will appear in her great character of Romeo with Mrs. Bowers as Juliet

Thursday evening, March 7, 1861, will be presented "Oliver Twist", commencing with the second act, which will embrace the whole of Miss Cushman's great impersonation of Nancy Sikes

Thursday evening, March 7, 1861, will be presented "Oliver Twist", commencing with the second act, which will embrace the whole of Miss Cushman's great impersonation of Nancy Sikes

Friday, December 18, 1857, Sheridan's comedy of "The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed" illustrated by the highest comic talent in the world. A cast that no other theater ever did or ever will equal

Friday, December 18, 1857, Sheridan's comedy of "The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed" illustrated by the highest comic talent in the world. A cast that no other theater ever did or ever will equal

Wednesday, April 23, 1856, Shakespeare's comedy in five acts, of a "Winter's Tale"

Wednesday, April 23, 1856, Shakespeare's comedy in five acts, of a "Winter's Tale"

Saturday, January 16, 1858, the capital magic squib of "The Great Gun Trick"

Saturday, January 16, 1858, the capital magic squib of "The Great Gun Trick"

Friday, September 17, 1858, will be played Shakespeare's tragedy (adapted by Colley Cibber) of "King Richard III; or, The Battle of Bosworth Field", with Mr. J. B. Roberts as Richard III

Friday, September 17, 1858, will be played Shakespeare's tragedy (adapted by Colley Cibber) of "King Richard III; or, The Battle of Bosworth Field", with Mr. J. B. Roberts as Richard III

Wednesday evening, July 2, 1856, the entertainments will commence with Shakespeare's tragedy of "Macbeth"

Wednesday evening, July 2, 1856, the entertainments will commence with Shakespeare's tragedy of "Macbeth"

Thursday evening, April 22, 1847, will be performed the comedy of "The Jealous Wife". Mrs. Mason will make her first appearance in comedy as Mrs. Oakley. Mr. Wheatley as Mr. Oakley

Thursday evening, April 22, 1847, will be performed the comedy of "The Jealous Wife". Mrs. Mason will make her first appearance in comedy as Mrs. Oakley. Mr. Wheatley as Mr. Oakley

Friday evening, March 10, will be performed the tragedy of "Pizarro; or, The Death of Rolla"

Friday evening, March 10, will be performed the tragedy of "Pizarro; or, The Death of Rolla"

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Engagement of Edwin Booth, the distinguished young American tragedian, who will appear this evening, Wednesday, April 7, as “Hamlet”

Creator New York Herald Job Office
Accession number 40.160.2113 
Unique identifier M3Y57930 
Description Mrs. Hudson Kirby, the Boston favorite, will make her third appearance in New York, in the character of Ophelia. The performance will conclude with a new farce written expressly for this theater, called “Wanted: A Happy Family”. Tomorrow, Thursday, Edwin Booth will appear in his celebrated character of Sir Giles Overreach, in Massinger’s great play of “A New Way to Pay Old Debts”. Mrs. Hudson Kirby will also appear. Friday, benefit of Edwin Booth, “Richard III”. Dress circle, 50 cents. Upper circle, 25 cents. Balcony and secured seats, 75 cents. Orchestra chairs, $1.00. 
Dated 1858 
Object Type broadside (notice)
Physical dimensions Object Dimensions 24 x 6 in 
Medium lithograph, paper (fiber product)
File dimensions 4.8 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
12.1 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi 
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A New Way to Pay Old Debts (Play)
Amelia Parker
Benefit performances
Bleecker Street (New York, N.Y.)
Broadway (New York, N.Y.)
Burton's Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
Charles Fisher (1816-1891)
Edwin Booth (1833-1893)
Hamlet (Play)
Houston Street (New York, N.Y.)
Josephine Orton
King Richard III (Play)
Lawrence Barrett (1838-1891)
Mrs. Hudson Kirby (-1896)
New York (N.Y.)
NoHo Historic District (New York, N.Y.)
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